'I was very unhappy': When Shefali Jariwala opened up on her first marriage to singer Harmeet Singh; a look at her fairy tale love story with Parag Tyagi

Shefali Jariwala, best remembered for her unforgettable appearance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga' and as a popular contestant in Bigg Boss 13, has tragically passed away at just 42 years of age. Late on the night of June 27, 2025, Shefali reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite immediate efforts by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three other companions to get her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The shocking and unexpected loss has left the entertainment world and her devoted fans grieving deeply. Parag, her life partner of over a decade, was seen visibly shattered outside the hospital, struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking tragedy.

A Love Story Born from Second Chances

As admirers try to cope with the sudden loss, many are remembering Shefali's heartwarming journey with her husband, Parag Tyagi. Their relationship has often been described as a testament to resilience, mutual understanding, and the strength of emotional healing. The two met at a gathering through mutual friends at a dinner party.


"I was single at that time. It was an arranged sort of a date. We really liked each other a lot and hit it off instantly. Parag and I are very similar and different in many ways. I think we kind of balance each other out," she told Times Now.

After period of courtship, they got married in 2014. Their relationship stood as a beautiful narrative of finding love again after a difficult past.

A Painful Chapter Before New Beginnings

Before she met Parag, Shefali had a previous marriage to musician Harmeet Singh, who is one-half of the celebrated musical duo Meet Brothers. The couple had tied the knot in 2004 but called it quits in 2009. During the legal proceedings of their divorce, Shefali reportedly accused Harmeet of subjecting her to domestic abuse. In earlier interviews with Times Now, she expressed how the absence of emotional respect and the presence of mental distress pushed her to take a difficult but necessary decision to end that chapter of her life.


"It is very important to understand that you are not being appreciated. Not every kind of violence is physical. There is a lot of mental violence that also happens, and you are very unhappy in your life..." she told the publication.

A Voice of Strength and Independence

Shefali frequently spoke about the importance of self-reliance and mental well-being. According to Times Now, she credited her financial independence and upbringing for empowering her to walk away from an unhealthy relationship. She highlighted how societal expectations often deter people, especially women, from taking bold steps like divorce, but she was fortunate to be raised with the courage to prioritize her happiness over external judgment.

From Music Videos to Reality TV Fame

Following her early fame through Kaanta Laga, Shefali collaborated with the Meet Brothers on other projects, including the music video 'Pyaar Humein Kis Mod Pe Le Aaya'. Over the years, she reinvented her presence in the entertainment world, gaining renewed popularity through her stint in Bigg Boss 13, where her honesty, charisma, and resilience won her a new generation of fans.

Shefali Jariwala's last rites

The last rites of Shefali Jariwala were performed on Saturday evening at Mumbai’s Oshiwara Hindu crematorium by her husband Parag Tyagi, father Satish, and sister Shivani. Friends from the industry, including Shehnaaz Gill, Mika Singh, Vikas Gupta, and others, attended. Bigg Boss 13 co-contestants Mahira Sharma, Arti Singh, and Rashami Desai visited her residence to offer condolences. Himanshi Khurana shared a throwback photo and called Bigg Boss 13 “cursed” following Sidharth Shukla’s death, her breakup, and now Shefali’s demise.